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Published May 16, 2012 Some big shoes to fill on the School Board Melody Kinser Dedicated. That’s the first word that comes to mind when describing Sue Forbes Watson. Whether it is to her beloved Ashland or Hanover County Public Schools, she has been an advocate for the people, especially the children, of Hanover County. When she announced her decision not to seek reappointment to the seat she has held on the Hanover County School Board since 1976, shock, surprise and dismay were the initial reactions. There’s no question, however, that Sue devoted many hours to come to that conclusion. She has admirable reasons for stepping down from a position she has held for so long. Her family, as it should be in life, is first and foremost. She is a wife,… Read more... Published May 09, 2012 Delegate steps up with wallet ready Melody Kinser Even though he has been in office for three years, Del. John A. Cox, R-55, is still kind of “the new kid on the block” in terms of Hanover County’s legislative delegation. On Tuesday, May 1, he joined Sen. Ryan T. McDougle, R-4, and Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97, in updating members of the Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce on the recent session of the Virginia General Assembly. During his remarks, Cox offered what can only be described as a “you gotta love it” moment. Rather than support Gov. Bob McDonnell’s proposal to place tolls on Virginia highways, Cox, the successful owner/operator of Cox Transportation… Read more... Published May 03, 2012 PHHS grad readies for a very special ride Melody Kinser When Hayden Hughes gets on his bicycle this month he will be setting off on an extensive — but very admirable — journey. He plans to bike 4,300 miles to raise money in honor of a long-time family friend, Will E. “Web” Buchanan III, who died in October 2009 after battling LMS (Leiomyosarcoma). The rare form of cancer destroys involuntary muscles such as the stomach and intestines. Hayden is a sophomore at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School in Ashland. He will start this very special ride in Virginia Beach, with a goal of reaching the Oregon coast. Since he will be traveling alone, he hopes to keep… Read more... Published Apr 25, 2012 Election becoming a hot topic on Facebook Melody Kinser Although the responsibilities as editor of this publication include social media, this writer doesn’t post much on her personal Facebook page. However, with the involvement with The Local, there are frequent visits to both pages. With this year’s election in full gear, it has been interesting to learn about “friends” (some are really pretty much acquaintances) and their opinions and philosophies, as well as political and moral leanings. While some post way too much information (who really cares what someone else had for lunch?!), there are those who share revealing comments about their thoughts on the government and how it operates. Much to my surprise,… Read more... Published Apr 18, 2012 Inching along through well-known speed traps Melody Kinser Recent news coverage of the fines levied for speeding around Hopewell on Interstate 295 sparked memories of some speed traps in small municipalities in West Virginia. And, before going any further, keep in mind that if you can drive the two-lane, curvy, mountainous roads of “The Mountain State,” you can probably drive anywhere in the world. A good friend moved to southern California in the 1980s. The multi-lane freeways were of no consequence to her — she was used to hillsides, two-lane roads, railroad tracks, river — you get the idea. Anyway, speed traps throughout the coalfields of West Virginia were common — and if you traveled with any… Read more... Published Apr 11, 2012 Moving inspires need to clean out closets Melody Kinser Genetics could be the cause. My late father never threw away anything. He lived by a “somebody might be able to use that” motto. We realized just how true those words were to him when, several years after his death, the family took on the challenge of cleaning out the garage. There were boxes of nails, pieces of wire and just about everything imaginable that “somebody might be able to use.” As well intentioned as he was, they had become a hodgepodge of clutter — and it was time to sort through and prepare for numerous trips to the landfill. This came to mind last week while sorting through boxes of old financial records, etc., as the shredder kicked… Read more... Published Apr 04, 2012 Tonight’s the night to offer budget comments Melody Kinser This is one of those days when one would find it difficult to envy holding a seat on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. To the seven who do serve, we do not envy your position, but we are confident you will lead our county in these trying economic times. County administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. and his staff have spent countless hours crunching numbers to keep what we consider Virginia’s finest county (yes, we’re biased — it’s our home) operating on a secure and stable path. And when it comes to the numbers, Harris knows of what he speaks: He is a certified public accountant. We are fortunate to have him in the position of county… Read more... |
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